Senior Cost Manager: Pre-Con (Data Centers)

Linesight • Vancouver, BC

23d • $108,000 - $145,067

About The Position

As a Senior Cost Manager at Linesight, you will work with experienced, culturally diverse teams and contribute to a collaborative environment and the company’s business strategy. You will take responsibility for your role and career progression, with mentorship and support from industry leaders.

The role focuses on pre-contract cost management for client developments, including tendering, cost planning, change management, project spend oversight, and final accounts. You will support sound project decisions through clear cost documentation and communication, assist with construction disputes and claims, and provide mentorship and leadership to employees.

Linesight describes itself as a global project and cost management consultancy working across innovative sectors on major projects intended to deliver a more sustainable built environment. The company promotes an open, inclusive culture and provides reasonable accommodations during recruitment and in the workplace.

Requirements

• Experience as a Senior Cost Manager, ideally in a consultancy background.
• Experience in pre-contract cost management, including budget control, cost planning, and preparing and initiating change forms for discussion with project stakeholders.
• Knowledge of alternative construction materials.
• Chartered status or progress toward chartership.
• A degree or comparable experience in a project management or construction discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships with teams and clients through shared purpose, openness, and collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• Consultancy background.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the tender and bid process, from initial documentation through analysis and reporting.
• Manage change management by identifying, analyzing, approving, and implementing changes that affect project cost.
• Analyze tenders and bids to ensure value for money for clients.
• Assist with preparing and agreeing final accounts, including handling claims to help ensure clients receive best value.
• Create estimates and cost plans for key client developments.
• Oversee project spending by preparing valuations and cost reports, and communicate variations to the team.
• Support agile project management and clear decisions through strong cost documentation and timely communication.
• Support transparent settlement of construction disputes and loss-and-expense claims.
• Mentor and lead employees to support their performance and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior